The Digicel PNG Barramundis managed to get home by 29 runs to beat Eastern Edge in the round 7 match of the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) Premier League yesterday in Adelaide.
Winning the toss, Barras captain Jack Vare this time decided to bat first.
Openers Lega Siaka (40) and Vani Vagi Morea (44) put on a solid opening partnership of 84 runs before both were dismissed by the same bowler, Sean Nottle.
Assad Vala (38) and Sese Bau (21) also chipped in with valuable runs.
But it was veteran Mahuru Dai who top scored with 51 runs. Dai smashed 9 fours.
The Barras were all bowled out for 286 runs after 49.3 overs.
Eastern Edge started off well in their run chase with openers Michael Cranmer (55) and Timothy Evans (29) getting things going.
More good batting brought Eastern Edge to 5/169 with the game in the balance.
The Barras turned the game right around, taking the next 4 wickets for just 29 runs.
But Eastern Edge tailenders Jake Haberfield Sean Nottle fought back with a 53 run stand.
Barras’ John Reva ended all hopes of a win for Eastern Edg, taking the wicket of Nottle in the 49th over to leave Eastern Edge all out for 257.
Dai was the Barras’ best bowler, taking 2/29 off his 10 overs.